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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.94, 470.57 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.94, 470.57 and 191.59 is: 264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.94 : 470.57 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.94/470.57 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.94x = 470.57 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.94x = 90,154.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,154.37/340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.43

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